“Launching SLS every three and a half years or so is not a recipe for success.” Artist’s illustration of the […]
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Rocket Report: Vulcan “many months” from flying; Falcon 9 extends reuse milestone
All the news that’s fit to lift “As the original architect of Vector’s vision, it’s deeply meaningful to bring these […]
A non-public document reveals that science may not be prioritized on next Mars mission
Skip to content For some reason, NASA chose not to publicly release its Mars orbiter objectives. A rendering of Rocket […]
ULA isn’t making the Space Force’s GPS interference problem any easier
Officials expect the investigation into a booster anomaly on ULA’s Vulcan rocket to last multiple months. Four solid rocket boosters […]
Pentagon buyer: We’re happy with our launch industry, but payloads are lagging
“The point is to get missions out the door as fast as possible. Two to three years is too slow.” […]
Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere
Atmospheric scientist Laura Revell, with the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, presented research showing that rocket exhaust in the […]
NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
The helium system on the SLS upper stage—officially known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS)—performed well during both of […]
After fueling test, optimism grows for March launch of Artemis II to the Moon
A second fueling test on NASA’s Space Launch System rocket ended Thursday night, giving senior managers enough confidence to move […]
Rocket Report: Chinese launch firm raises big money; Falcon 9 back to the Bahamas
The company that attempted China’s first orbital-class rocket landing says it will soon try again. A Falcon 9 booster on […]
NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as “Type A” mishap, says agency made mistakes
Still, after astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams eventually docked at the station, Boeing officials declared success. “We accomplished a […]